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Locations

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3 courts available

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Glen Allen Sports Complex (tennis court)

2175 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

337.1 miles away

OutdoorsMay be unreliable

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Pouncey Tract Park

4747 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059, USA

330.8 miles away

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Parham Campus (tennis court)

1651 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

338.4 miles away

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Availability

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sundays

8 AM - 4 PM

mondays

8 AM - 4 PM

tuesdays

8 AM - 4 PM

wednesdays

8 AM - 4 PM

thursdays

8 AM - 4 PM

fridays

8 AM - 4 PM

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonThe first lesson will assess the student’s current level to tailor a personalized program that promotes rapid, noticeable progress. Together, we’ll set specific, measurable goals and establish a clear plan to reach them. First-session checklist (step-by-step): Welcome and brief interview (goals, experience, any injury history). Quick skill snapshot (grips, stance, rally consistency) with demonstration. Baseline assessment (short rally test, serve accuracy, dinking ability). Personalized plan creation (short- and long-term goals, target milestones, practice assignments). Safety and equipment check (shoes, court awareness, warm-up routine). Quick warm-up and demonstration of 2–3 foundational drills. Debrief and schedule next session with a progress review method.

Lesson 11+Advanced rally control and shot variety Objective: Maintain high rally counts with varied shots (lobs, flat drives, soft dinks). Drills: Progressive rally with shot variation; target zones for different shot types. Focus: Keep pace steady, read partner’s cues, balance aggression with control. Lesson: Mixed patterns and disguise Objective: Add deceptive movements and mixed patterns to outmaneuver opponents. Drills: Pattern remix with alternative sequences; partner calls for a pattern switch mid-rally. Focus: Timing, footwork, keeping ball in play while changing pace. Lesson: Serve + pressure return pressure Objective: Serve with placement while producing challenging returns. Drills: Serve to zones followed by aggressive returns from the receiver; switch roles. Focus: Consistency under pressure, posture, and recovery. Lesson: Net pressure and defense Objective: Sustain net pressure while defending from offensive waves. Drills: Quick transitions to net; defender applies controlled returns to force mistakes. Focus: Positioning, quick hands, and reset options. Lesson: Spin mastery and variation Objective: Introduce more spin varieties on serves and returns. Drills: Spin serve sequences; return reads with spin cues; spacing to handle spin. Focus: Reading spin, adjusting grip, and tracking contact point. Lesson: Patterns to finish under live play Objective: Translate patterns into finishing sequences during live points. Drills: Live points emphasizing pattern application; coach stops to highlight successful finishes. Focus: Decision-making under pressure, shot selection, and tempo control. Lesson: Tournament strategy and mindset Objective: Apply skills in short-format matches with strategic planning. Drills: Quick-round robin or mini-tournaments; match planning with pre-point cues. Focus: Mental toughness, communication with partner, and score awareness.

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Lesson 4-10Serve consistency & returns Objective: Accurate serves; dependable returns. Drills: Target Serves; Return Drills; Serve-Return Rally. Progress Check: Serve accuracy; return depth. Lesson: Dinking under pressure Objective: Soft hands under rally pressure; smart shot choices. Drills: Quick Dink Rally; Pressure Dinks; Shot Selection Circuits. Progress Check: Rally length; shot variety. Lesson: Net play fundamentals Objective: Solid net presence; proper split-step. Drills: Net Stance Drill; Drive Volley Patterns; Open-Angle Finishes. Progress Check: Net confidence; placement precision. Lesson: Third-shot transitions Objective: Reliable third-shot drop; faster baseline-to-net. Drills: Third-Shot Drop Variations; Transition Sprint; Partner Patterns. Progress Check: Transition speed; drop depth control. Lesson: Spin and pace Objective: Basic spin on serves/returns; varied rally pace. Drills: Spin Serve Basics; Return Spin Reading; Pace & Angle Drill. Progress Check: Spin recognition; pace control. Lesson: Pattern play Objective: Read opponents; execute 2–3 patterns. Drills: Pattern Repetition; Two-on-Two Live Drills; Pattern Review. Progress Check: Pattern recall; live decision-making. Lesson: Tournament-ready Objective: Apply skills in game format; assess progress. Drills: Mini-Tournament Round Robin; Skill Stations (serve/dink/drive/transition). Progress Check: Comprehensive quick assessment. Notes Time adapt: use stations or paired drills as needed. Grouping: mix by ability for a few drills, then rotate. Track: quick student log (serves, rallies, improvements).

Lesson 2-3Lesson Plan 2 (Condensed) Objectives Rally consistency to 6–8 exchanges. Introduce dink/drive patterns at the kitchen. Early net awareness: paddle front, soft hands. Warm-up (6 minutes) Dynamic warm-up + 2 minutes light rally focusing on contact. Drills (18 minutes) 1) Dink Progression (8 minutes) Partner dink baseline to kitchen; earn a point for successful dink to target zone. Cues: “Paddle front,” “soft hands.” 2) Controlled Rally (5 minutes) Cooperative rally with soft shots only. 3) Third-Shot Drop (5 minutes) Serve → return → drop to the kitchen; then transition to net. Cues: “Drop, then step to kitchen.” Progress Check (3 minutes) Target: 6–8 consistent exchanges; note grip/stance. Cool-down (2 minutes) Homework 10 minutes wall or partner dink practice; 5 minutes third-shot drop. Lesson Plan 3 (Condensed) Objectives Smooth baseline-to-net transition. Introduce drive volleys and simple patterns. Start reading returns and positioning. Warm-up (5 minutes) Quick mobility and 1–2 minute light rally. Drills (21 minutes) 1) Drive Volley and Reset (7 minutes) From mid-court, drive to partner at kitchen; reset to ready position. 2) Net Patience and Angles (7 minutes) Two-on-two or target zones; practice guiding to open corners. 3) Finish Patterns (7 minutes) 2–3 shot pattern: third-shot drop → dink → drive volley → put-away to a target. Progress Check (3 minutes) Fast transitions, net confidence, basic pattern recall.

Pickleball with Coach Danilo Alexandre Raimundo

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💰$49 weekly lessons

For over 25 years, I've been immersed in the world of tennis. On top of that, my love for table tennis has kept me engaged for nearly four decades, and I'm still at it. A few years ago, I embraced a new challenge: pickleball. I've since competed in various tournaments in Virginia, both in singles and mixed doubles categories. Just in 2023, I proudly clinched 5 medals – 2 in singles and 3 in mixed doubles. Beyond the thrill of the game, I have a passion for teaching and connecting with new people. Sharing my knowledge and experiences with others is what keeps me going.

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: Glen Allen, Virginia

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Happy Student Score: Not available

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Years Playing: 5 years

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Given: 0 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓3.87 DUPR

🏅Tournament Winner

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